Hippoglossus hippoglossus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
  Family: Pleuronectidae (Righteye Flounders) / Order: Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
  
  Common names IGFA all-tackle World Record Size  
  UK: Atlantic Halibut
DK: Atlantisk Helleflynder
190.0 kg / 418 lb 13 oz - Vannøya, Tromsø, Norway Max Length: > 450 cm
Max Weight: > 350 kg
 
  

  
86 kg - Vannøya, Norway
Martin Lassen, Denmark
Vannøya, Norway
© Martin Lassen & Johnny Jensen

 
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Underwater
Vannøya, Norway
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Max with Halibut
Vannøya, Norway
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Johnny with Halibut
Vannøya, Norway
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Tore & Johnny with Halibut
Vannøya, Norway
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In the Surface
Vannøya, Norway
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Head Close-Up
Vannøya, Norway
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Joel with Halibut
Vannøya, Norway
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Ready for Tailing
Vannøya, Norway
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Head Close-Up
Vannøya, Norway
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Max cleaning Halibut
Vannøya, Norway
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Max releasing Halibut
Vannøya, Norway
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Head Close-Up
Vannøya, Norway
© Johnny Jensen
Martin with Halibut
Faroe Islands
© Martin Jørgensen
In the Surface
Vannøya, Norway
© Johnny Jensen
Close Up in the Surface
Vannøya, Norway
© Johnny Jensen